Find a certified STAR smog check station near you in California — the station type your DMV renewal notice may require

Desert Smog

✓ STAR Certified

74725 Joni Drive Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Call (760) 636-9531 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #311973 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Desert Smog operates out of 74725 Joni Drive Suite B in Palm Desert, in Riverside County, California. Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #311973.

Phone: (760) 636-9531. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Desert Smog located?

Desert Smog is at 74725 Joni Drive Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260, in Riverside County. Phone: (760) 636-9531.

Is Desert Smog a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Desert Smog (BAR license #311973) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

What does STAR smog check mean?

STAR is BAR's higher-standard certification.

  • Stations meet stricter equipment requirements
  • Directed vehicles must use STAR
  • Look for the STAR seal at the station

Per BAR (bar.ca.gov/smog-check).

How often do I need a smog check in California?

Every two years for most vehicles.

  • At sale or transfer
  • First 8 years exempt for new cars
  • Out-of-state imports need one

Per California DMV registration rules.